He was also preceded in death by a son, Tommy Coffey; five brothers, Edward, Joseph, Richard, Timothy and Danny Coffey; and a sister, Patty Friel.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, May 31 beginning with a 10 a.m. prayer service in the Jones Funeral Home, Dixon, followed by a 10:30 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Dixon, with the Rev. Bernard Sehr officiating.

Burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery in Dixon.

Visitation will be on Thursday, May 30 from 2 to 7 p.m. with the rosary at 7 p.m.

A memorial has been established. Condolences may be sent online at www.thejonesfh.com.